Associate, Accounts Payable, AP SSC

Clarks; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarks is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to process supplier invoices and support month-end closings. The role emphasizes accurate payments, policy compliance, and KPI-driven reporting within a shared services framework.

The candidate should have a Diploma in Accounting or Finance and proven experience in an SAP environment, with strong Excel and MS Office skills. English proficiency and familiarity with an Asian language are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Proven track record in meeting shared service centre’s KPIs and metrics.
• Ability to follow processes and use judgement within defined procedures.
• Ability to navigate within ambiguity environment with high learning agility.
• Able to work long hours during month end closings, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices to enable accurate, timely payments.
• Create and run reports to monitor service levels and controls.
• Check invoices and payments for compliance with policy and regulations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Run payments through SAP for accurate supplier payment processing.

Skills

English proficiency

Asian language

Education

Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suites

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

Accountabilities:

• Process supplier invoices to make accurate and timely payments, meeting our contractual requirements
• Create and run reports in line with key performance indicators to enable the monitoring of service levels, practices and controls
• Check invoices and payments to ensure they comply with company policy, controls and regulations
• Reconcile supplier statements to identify and resolve queries with suppliers in a timely manner
• Run payments through SAP to ensure accurate and timely payment is generated to correct supplier with no returns
• Prepare monthly vendor reconciliation for key critical suppliers, other vendors on rotation basis to ensure liabilities are duly taken up
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
• Ensure payable related balance sheet accounts are reconciled and documented according to internal audit standards
• Prepare monthly reports and support payable/expense account analysis
• Support direct manager in year-end audits or other statutory reporting requirement, as required
• Ensure adherence to internal control, established accounting policy & procedures and best practice in Clarks
• Assist in the production of financial month end reporting and verification of balances to identify any discrepancies, errors in process and to assist in resolving the issues
• Ensure proper documentation records keeping and retention
• Any other ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned
• Satisfy all stipulated key performance indicators in the area of service level agreements, timeline, book-keeping and internal controls
• Clear accountability on book-keepings and all financial records/ reports
• Strong internal controls and processes
• Good internal audit results
• Minimum complaints from vendors and internal stakeholders

Key Relationships:

Internal

• Head of Transactional Finance
• GSSC Finance Manager – Accounts Payable
• Group Finance
• Group Tax
• Group Audit
• APAC Credit Team
• Employee Users

External

• Consultants
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• Auditors
• Good command in English and one other Asian language
• Experienced in a shared service environment for an international company
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Proven record in supporting A/P operations in multiple locations

Technical Skills:

• SAP
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Advanced MS Excel

Successful Experience:

• Candidates with experience in a Finance Shared Services (FSS) environment will have an added advantage.
• Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Proven track record in meeting shared service centre’s key performance indicators and metrics
• Ability to follow processes and use judgement within defined procedures
• Ability to navigate within ambiguity environment with high learning agility
• Able to work long hours during month end closings, or equivalent.
• Highly organized and ability to work within tight timeframes.
• Highly organized and ability to work within tight timeframes
• Satisfied stipulated key performance indicators in the area of service level agreements, timeline, book-keeping and internal controls
• Demonstrate good book-keepings and all financial records/ reports - Demonstrate strong knowledge in internal controls and processes.
• Customers focused.

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825 when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. Sparking revolutions and defining generations, Clarks’ archive of over 22,000 pairs includes the inimitable Desert Boot and Wallabee – and a ground-breaking combination of invention and craftsmanship remains at the heart of what the brand does now. Cutting-edge collaborations with cultural icons and KOLs, taking strides in social change, reimagining legendary silhouettes, and making shoes that move with the world ahead – Clarks is never standing still.